Jessticulatecalmly
@jessticulatecalmly.bsky.social
Perinatal Mental health midwife, professional midwifery advocate, Union Rep, neurodivergent, empathy and compassion against a background of enforced social inequality is my special interest
Today I had my first weekday at home in an empty house for years. It was wonderful! This afternoon my best friend told me she needed somewhere safe to stay, I may not have an empty house, but I definitely don't have an empty heart
September 4, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Today I had my first weekday at home in an empty house for years. It was wonderful! This afternoon my best friend told me she needed somewhere safe to stay, I may not have an empty house, but I definitely don't have an empty heart
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Time to categorize Florida as a developing nation and require immunizations prior to traveling there.
apnews.com/article/flor...
apnews.com/article/flor...
Florida plans to become first state to eliminate all childhood vaccine mandates
State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo, who announced the decision, cast current requirements in schools and elsewhere as “immoral” intrusions.
apnews.com
September 3, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Time to categorize Florida as a developing nation and require immunizations prior to traveling there.
apnews.com/article/flor...
apnews.com/article/flor...
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I would like to make sure everyone I know sees this.
Thanks BiteyDi!
Thanks BiteyDi!
Here's an illustration showing the anatomical similarities between structures of the clitoris (on the left) and penis (on the right), going for a little walk together.
July 25, 2025 at 4:02 PM
I would like to make sure everyone I know sees this.
Thanks BiteyDi!
Thanks BiteyDi!
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It is 2025 and there are white Americans building a whites only town. There is no hope for humanity.
July 26, 2025 at 1:33 AM
It is 2025 and there are white Americans building a whites only town. There is no hope for humanity.
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In just over 5 hours, 80,000 people have signed up to help build a new kind of political party.
The establishment is already rattled.
This is just the beginning.
Join us: yourparty.uk
The establishment is already rattled.
This is just the beginning.
Join us: yourparty.uk
July 24, 2025 at 4:48 PM
In just over 5 hours, 80,000 people have signed up to help build a new kind of political party.
The establishment is already rattled.
This is just the beginning.
Join us: yourparty.uk
The establishment is already rattled.
This is just the beginning.
Join us: yourparty.uk
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Overheard: I'm surprised the nickname “Pedofuhrer" hasn't caught on yet.
July 23, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Overheard: I'm surprised the nickname “Pedofuhrer" hasn't caught on yet.
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He’s just stating the facts…
July 19, 2025 at 4:36 AM
He’s just stating the facts…
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Regional inequalities: the North East
“Tackling poverty is not just about income – it’s about dignity, opportunity and health. We remain committed to building a fairer, more inclusive South Tyneside.”
@northeastbylines.co.uk
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“Tackling poverty is not just about income – it’s about dignity, opportunity and health. We remain committed to building a fairer, more inclusive South Tyneside.”
@northeastbylines.co.uk
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/politic...
Regional inequalities: the North East
“Tackling poverty is not just about income – it’s about dignity, opportunity and health. We remain committed to building a fairer, more inclusive South Tyneside.”
northeastbylines.co.uk
July 15, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Regional inequalities: the North East
“Tackling poverty is not just about income – it’s about dignity, opportunity and health. We remain committed to building a fairer, more inclusive South Tyneside.”
@northeastbylines.co.uk
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/politic...
“Tackling poverty is not just about income – it’s about dignity, opportunity and health. We remain committed to building a fairer, more inclusive South Tyneside.”
@northeastbylines.co.uk
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/politic...
I spent the day in Manchester at the TUC conference on the incoming employment rights bill. it has the potential to improve workers rights enormously for generations and it needs to. far better at improving the economy and lives of population than disability cuts
July 15, 2025 at 9:20 PM
I spent the day in Manchester at the TUC conference on the incoming employment rights bill. it has the potential to improve workers rights enormously for generations and it needs to. far better at improving the economy and lives of population than disability cuts
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Always good to remember.
July 15, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Always good to remember.
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Happy Bastille Day
July 14, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Happy Bastille Day
furious and furiouser
it's a general state of being currently. I mean how many wtf can you say in a day!?
it's a general state of being currently. I mean how many wtf can you say in a day!?
July 15, 2025 at 9:10 PM
furious and furiouser
it's a general state of being currently. I mean how many wtf can you say in a day!?
it's a general state of being currently. I mean how many wtf can you say in a day!?
Have agreed to take on the Yorkshire 3 peaks in 4 weeks. As an unfit middle aged woman, it may kill me, but at least my blisters will prove that I was motivated and in motion
July 6, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Have agreed to take on the Yorkshire 3 peaks in 4 weeks. As an unfit middle aged woman, it may kill me, but at least my blisters will prove that I was motivated and in motion
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Ask yourself why Rolling Stone is the only outlet performing this obvious public service.
• Mamdani is not in the country illegally
• He does not have any connection to 9/11 or jihadist terrorism
• Mamdani hasn’t actually said or done anything antisemitic
• He did not call to ‘globalize the intifada’
• He’s not a communist
• He does not have any connection to 9/11 or jihadist terrorism
• Mamdani hasn’t actually said or done anything antisemitic
• He did not call to ‘globalize the intifada’
• He’s not a communist
Debunking All the B.S. About Zohran Mamdani
Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for mayor of New York, is facing a wave of Islamophobic misinformation attacking his character and politics
www.rollingstone.com
July 2, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Ask yourself why Rolling Stone is the only outlet performing this obvious public service.
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‘Welfare reforms remain cruel policy despite changes - they are fatally flawed'
Dr Sarah Hughes, chief executive of mental health charity Mind, says despite the concessions the government has made, the welfare reforms 'remains a cruel, short-sighted policy'
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Dr Sarah Hughes, chief executive of mental health charity Mind, says despite the concessions the government has made, the welfare reforms 'remains a cruel, short-sighted policy'
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
'Welfare reforms remain cruel policy despite changes - they are fatally flawed'
Dr Sarah Hughes, chief executive of mental health charity Mind, says despite the concessions the government has made, the welfare reforms 'remains a cruel, short-sighted policy'
www.mirror.co.uk
June 30, 2025 at 8:42 AM
‘Welfare reforms remain cruel policy despite changes - they are fatally flawed'
Dr Sarah Hughes, chief executive of mental health charity Mind, says despite the concessions the government has made, the welfare reforms 'remains a cruel, short-sighted policy'
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Dr Sarah Hughes, chief executive of mental health charity Mind, says despite the concessions the government has made, the welfare reforms 'remains a cruel, short-sighted policy'
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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While the UK media and government are piling into musicians for bringing attention to the endless slaughter of Gazans, the penny is starting to drop in Israel.
If Israel doesn't stop shooting hungry Gazans, it will be guilty of genocide | Opinion
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www.haaretz.com
June 30, 2025 at 8:26 AM
While the UK media and government are piling into musicians for bringing attention to the endless slaughter of Gazans, the penny is starting to drop in Israel.
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Priscilla Chan’s decision to stop funding the school she opened to help struggling families shows the risks for communities reliant on wealthy private donors.
The Chan-Zuckerbergs stopped funding social causes. 400 kids lost their school.
Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg’s retreat from funding social issues forced the closure of a school Chan opened for disadvantaged families in Silicon Valley.
www.washingtonpost.com
June 29, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Priscilla Chan’s decision to stop funding the school she opened to help struggling families shows the risks for communities reliant on wealthy private donors.
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BREAKING: Labour MP Rachel Maskell has tabled a new reasoned amendment, designed to defeat the welfare bill at tomorrow’s second reading vote 👏
So far it has the backing of 35 Labour MPs, with organisers suggesting more could add their names
So far it has the backing of 35 Labour MPs, with organisers suggesting more could add their names
June 30, 2025 at 7:25 PM
BREAKING: Labour MP Rachel Maskell has tabled a new reasoned amendment, designed to defeat the welfare bill at tomorrow’s second reading vote 👏
So far it has the backing of 35 Labour MPs, with organisers suggesting more could add their names
So far it has the backing of 35 Labour MPs, with organisers suggesting more could add their names
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Euphemism of the day: 'quite strange'.
'Institutions being offered grants to attract “world-class researchers” to the UK under the government’s £54 million Global Talent Fund were selected before the fund was announced, in a move described as “quite strange”.' 1/3
UK’s £54m Global Talent Fund offered to pre-selected institutions.
Move ahead of fund’s announcement raises concern about UKRI money “becoming politicised”.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-p...
Move ahead of fund’s announcement raises concern about UKRI money “becoming politicised”.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-p...
June 30, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Euphemism of the day: 'quite strange'.
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The Big, Beautiful Bill throws 16 million off health care & decimates our already broken system. I have an amendment to do the opposite.
We EXPAND Medicare to cover dental, hearing & vision & pay for it by cutting prescription drug prices in half. Will any Republican support it?
We EXPAND Medicare to cover dental, hearing & vision & pay for it by cutting prescription drug prices in half. Will any Republican support it?
June 30, 2025 at 7:33 PM
The Big, Beautiful Bill throws 16 million off health care & decimates our already broken system. I have an amendment to do the opposite.
We EXPAND Medicare to cover dental, hearing & vision & pay for it by cutting prescription drug prices in half. Will any Republican support it?
We EXPAND Medicare to cover dental, hearing & vision & pay for it by cutting prescription drug prices in half. Will any Republican support it?
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Oh look, a Muslim marching & celebrating the LGBTQ 🏳️🌈 community. I was told that was impossible 🤷♂️
A joy to march in NYC Pride with the people's champ Tish James 🏳️🌈
June 29, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Oh look, a Muslim marching & celebrating the LGBTQ 🏳️🌈 community. I was told that was impossible 🤷♂️
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‘Largest ever human Pride flag’ created by thousands of LGBTQ+ activists in Mexico
Largest ever human Pride flag' created by thousands of LGBTQ+ activists
The “largest ever human Pride flag” has been created by thousands of LGBTQ+ activists in Mexico — and the result is stunning.
www.thepinknews.com
June 30, 2025 at 1:20 AM
‘Largest ever human Pride flag’ created by thousands of LGBTQ+ activists in Mexico
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Zohran Mamdani beat Andrew Cuomo. Trump’s “Big Beautiful” budget bill took a serious blow. Democrats held onto key seats. And the Kennedy Center turned into a venue for queer resistance. If you’re wondering whether there’s still fire on the left, this week answered with a resounding Yes!
Our Wins Of The Week
On Tuesday, Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani shocked New York politics by defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary for NYC mayor.
thinkbigpicture.substack.com
June 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Zohran Mamdani beat Andrew Cuomo. Trump’s “Big Beautiful” budget bill took a serious blow. Democrats held onto key seats. And the Kennedy Center turned into a venue for queer resistance. If you’re wondering whether there’s still fire on the left, this week answered with a resounding Yes!